Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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Costa Del Mar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Del Mar

1045-1049 Elm LnCarpinteria, CA 93013
property at 221 Bath St

221 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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405 Corona del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 Corona del Mar

405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Outer East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Santa Barbara area of Carpinteria, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,400. Shepard Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,950. Here are the most affordable Outer East Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Carpinteria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
Shepard Place1 Bed Standard1BR,1BA$2,950
1105 N Milpas StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Santa Barbara, CA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Santa Barbara area is the $5.04 price per square foot 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 4 in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value Outer East Santa Barbara apartment is the 302 S Voluntario St Model at 302 S Voluntario St, Unit C starting at $3,750 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 Rancheria St, Unit 4415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$5.04
302 S Voluntario St, Unit C302 S Voluntario St1BR,1.5BA$3.41
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.97
1105 N Milpas StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.38
1111 Quinientos St, Unit B1111 Quinientos St1BR,1BA$3.61
Shepard Place1 Bed Full Renovation1BR,1BA$5.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
825 De la Vina St203Studio ,1BA$8.14

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Outer East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Carpinteria, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Santa Barbara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Santa Barbara is at 825 De la Vina St listed at $3,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Santa Barbara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Santa Barbara Apartment is $2,400 at Villa Flores Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer East Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Santa Barbara is starting from $3,400 at Shepard Place.

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